"Basket Case" Director Frank Henenlotter Headlines Horror-Rama-Toronto

Horror-Rama-Toronto recently send the horror chamber information for their upcoming convention that takes place on November 4th and 5th. Guests includes Frank Henenlotter (Basket Case, Brain Damage), Lisa Langlois (Class of 1984, Deadly Eyes), Night of the Living Dead co-writer and producer John Russo and more.

For more information on this, you got the official website at: http://www.horrorramacanada.com/

Horror-Rama-Toronto, the ONLY stand-alone horror convention and cult cinema celebration, returns for its frightful 4th year, in a larger and wilder space with a gaggle of amazing celebrity guests and cinema icons.

The shocking soiree runs November 4 and 5 at the remarkable 918 Bathurst, an arts and culture sanctuary and converted Buddhist temple located just North of Bloor St., downtown, featuring a grand hall with Vernon Wells (Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, Commando, Weird Science)a massive stage and a basement labyrinth chock-full of awesome vendors, film screenings and educational celebrity panels and Q&As.

Horror-Rama will once more be hosted by founders film culture enthusiast Luis Ceriz (Suspect Video), magazine publisher and filmmaker Chris Alexander (Fangoria, Fantasm, Queen of Blood) and actress and event planner Cheryl Singleton (Fangoria, Fantasm).

Horror-Rama IV will be joined by special guests, cult actress and Scream Queen Lesleh Donaldson (Happy Birthday to Me, Deadly Eyes, Funeral Home) and writer, director, actor John Harrison (Creepshow, Day of the Dead, Tales from the Darkside, Dune).

They join previously announced horror icons:

Legendary director Frank Henenlotter (Basket Case, Brain Damage)

John Waters' favorite actor Mink Stole (Pink Flamingos, Female Trouble, Serial Mom)

Cult icon Vernon Wells (Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior, Commando, Weird Science)

Canadian horror "It girl" Lisa Langlois (Class of 1984, Deadly Eyes)

Infamous and controversial Illustrator Mike Diana

Night of the Living Dead co-writer and producer John Russo

Composer Carl Zittrer (Children Shouldn't Play with Dead Things, Black Christmas, Deathdream, Blood Orgy of the She Devils)

Artist and Something Weird Video braintrust Lisa Pettrucci

The event will also host an off-site dance party with live music and giveaways at Toronto rock boutique Cherry Cola's.

And John Waters' classic Pink Flamingos, co-presented by Cherry Cola’s, will screen at The Royal Cinema on Sunday Nov 5 night, hosted by Mink Stole herself.

Horror-Rama IV promises to be the best weird weekend ever!

Horror-Rama 2017 is proudly sponsored by Arrow Video, Raven Banner, Fantasm Media, The Beguiling and Full Moon Features.

Lloyd Kaufman Set To Appear at the 18th Annual Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention

Troma Entertainment recently released information that  Lloyd Kaufman will  be appearing live at the 18th Annual Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention.

The convention takes place February 12 through the 14th at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia,PA.

For more information on this convention, you can go to the convention's official Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/philadelphiatattooartsconvention

Lloyd Kaufman, prexy of Troma Entertainment and creator of, The Toxic Avenger, will be appearing live at the 18th Annual Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention alongside his cast and crew of mutants and Super-Tromettes, including The Toxic Avenger himself, it was announced today by Troy Timpel, founder of the Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention and of Villain Arts. Tattoo lovers and Troma fans will have the opportunity to meet Lloyd Kaufman in person with the added bonus of free photo-ops, free signed copies of posters, film stills, and DVD or Blu-Ray copies of Troma movies. Mr. Kaufman is unique among celebrities you never head of because he does not charge for signatures or photo-ops!

Other merchandise available at the Troma booth will be Troma T-shirts, stickers, toys and backpacks.

The raunchy and intoxicated Troma Movies icon Sgt. Kabukiman, N.Y.P.D. will also appear and will be hosting a live taping of his smash hit variety-show series, Kabukiman's Cocktail Corner. Guests to be interviewed on the February 12th Philadelphia episode include the sarcastic and shocking California punk band Guttermouth as well as creator and director of Honky Holocaust, Paul Michael McAlarney. Honky Holocaust, which is set to be released on the Troma Now channel on February 1st as part of Troma's celebration of Black History Month, will be screening on Friday night at the Tattoo convention and attendees will have an opportunity to meet McAlarney and his crew at the Troma booth.

Among other Tromatic entertainment will be Troma and horror-themed tattoo contests, an appearance by the brilliantly talented animator Emily Youcis and, of course, a slew of delightful and sexy Tromettes who will be selling merchandise taking photos with fans.

The Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention is brought to you by Villain Arts. The convention is one of the largest national tattoo expos in the country and the event includes artists from around the world, a variety of sideshow performances including burlesque, human suspension as well as appearances by celebrities from the tattoo community.

Horror Actress and Porn Star Ophelia Rain To Appear at Troma's Booth At NYCC

Troma Entertainment recently send the horror chamber information that horror actress and porn star Ophelia Rain will be appearing at the Troma Entertainment's booth #426. She will be there signing autographs at New York Comic Con.

Rain will be appearing in the upcoming "Return to Nuke Em' High Vol 2." and
"Sympany in Blood Red" which is both being released by Troma.

New York Comic Con takes place from October 8-11th in New York City.

Press Release:

Greetings from Tromaville! Super-star, self-proclaimed "gore-whore," actress and porn star Ophelia Rain will be in attendance and signing autographs at the 2015 New York Comic Convention at Troma Entertainment's Booth #426.

Rain has a featured role in Return to Nuke 'Em High Volume 2, and she also stars in the DVD of Troma's upcoming Italian giallo, an homage to Dario Argento's work, Sympany in Blood Red. Childhood dreams do come true. While in high school, Ms. Rain discovered Terror Firmer and Tromeo and Juliet, but when she brought them to school to show her friends, she wound up getting grounded. Years later, she has now become an honorary Super Tromette and good friends with Uncle Lloydie, legendary indie film maker, Lloyd Kaufman, President of Troma Entertainment Inc. and creator of The Toxic Avenger.

"I'm exactly where I want to be in my film career," Ms. Rain told Vice, as she wiped slime off herself on a Troma set. "I wanted to be a 'Burning Angel' and I wanted to be a part of Troma Entertainment, and I did it!"

After Dark Films Announces "A Scream Queen to Die For" Contest

After Dark Films recently announced "A Scream Queen to Die for Contest".  This lucky woman, or man, will be crowned and awarded with $10,000 to reign as the queen of the next 8 Films to Die For horror festival, in theaters October 16, 2015.

They will also be holding a live audition in LA on Sept.8-9. Email screamqueencasting@gmail.com for more info;

For more information on this contest, you can visit the contest's official page at: www.8filmstodiefor.com/scream

Press Release:

After Dark Films will be crowning their next queen of horror, now known as A Scream Queen to Die For. This lucky woman, or man, will be crowned and awarded with $10,000 to reign as the queen of the next 8 Films to Die For horror festival, in theaters October 16, 2015.

Official Callout to Potential Scream Queens:

Do you think you have what it takes to be the next queen of horror? Whether you're the scariest, the sexiest, the strangest, the campiest or have the loudest scream - we want to hear from you!

Upload a video onto YouTube showing us why you should be selected as our next "Scream Queen to Die For". Then Submit your video at www.8filmstodiefor.com/scream by completing the application form and pasting the link of your YouTube video in the form. Costumes recommended but not required. Video must be under three minutes in length. Make sure to make us scream!

Finalists will be announced Thursday, October 1, 2015, with the winner announcement following on Thursday, October 8, 2015. The fans will decide 2 of the top 4 finalists by YouTube likes and shares through www.8filmstodiefor.com/scream.

If you are in the Los Angeles area and would like to attend our live auditions, email your name, contact information, and a recent photo to screamqueencasting@gmail.com for more details.

8 Films to Die For will be released in theaters on October 16, 2015, with Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment handling all ancillary forms of media, including Digital HDTM, DVD and VOD.The 8 films include the long awaited Re-Kill, Murder in the Dark, The Wicked Within, Lumberjack Man, Suspension, Unnatural, Bastard, and Wind Walkers.

"A Scream Queen to Die For": Contest Trailer

DVD & Blu-Ray Signing of "Lost After Dark" at Dark Delicacies This Tuesday

Anchor Bay Entertainment recently send us information about upcoming DVD and Blu-Ray singing for their upcoming release of "Lost After Dark" at Dark Delicacies in Burbank CA. Appearing at the signing are  Director/writer Ian Kessner, Writer Bo Ransdell, Producer Eric Gozlan, Composer Eric Allaman and Actors Robert Patrick (schedule permitting); David Lipper and Rick Rosenthal (Director, Halloween II and Halloween:Resurrection).

The signing will take place at  3512 W. Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, CA 91505 on September 1st at 7:00PM PST.

Press Release

WHAT: Tubular! Go full retro when the cast and crew from the new 80’s inspired thriller LOST AFTER DARK autograph Blu-rays at Burbank’s favorite gothic retailer Dark Delicacies bookstore.

WHEN: Tuesday, September 1st, 2015, 7:00pm

WHERE: Dark Delicacies Bookstore
               3512 W. Magnolia Blvd.
               Burbank, CA 91505
               818-556-6660

GUESTS: Director/writer Ian Kessner;
                Writer Bo Ransdell;
                Producer Eric Gozlan;
                Composer Eric Allaman;
                Actors Robert Patrick (schedule permitting); David Lipper and Rick Rosenthal (Director,       Halloween II and Halloween:Resurrection)

DETAILS: Fans must purchase LOST AFTER DARK Blu-rays and DVDs at Dark Delicacies for signing. One additional item will be signed at celebrities’ discretion.

Spring Ball, 1984. Adrienne (Kendra Leigh Timmins, Midnight Sun, "Wingin' It"), a straight-A student, joins her quarterback crush Sean (Justin Kelly, Maps To The Stars, Big Muddy) and some friends in sneaking out of their high school dance for some unsupervised mayhem. The teens' party plans hit a snag when they run out of gas on a deserted road. They head out on foot and discover a rundown farmhouse where they hope to find help. Instead they find themselves at the mercy of Junior Joad (Mark Wiebe, Sweet Karma), a cannibal killer from an urban legend. After the brutal murder of one of their friends, the group’s quest for help becomes one of survival. Will anyone survive the night? LOST AFTER DARK arrives September 1st on Blu-ray and DVD from Anchor Bay Entertainment!

Sgt Kabukiman is Back with "Kabukiman's Cocktail Corner" on Troma Movies Youtube Channel

 
It might not fit the tone of this site but yours truly love Troma enough to post here. One of Troma's beloved characters Sgt Kabuiman has his own web show. "Kabukiman's Cocktail Corner" will be airing on the Troma Movies youtube channel. Join Kabukiman as he drinks adult beverages while chatting with some truly independent artists and a range of musical performances.

To view the first episode, you can goto: https://youtu.be/Qju7eip0w6E

Press Release:
 
One of Troma Entertainment's most beloved characters finally has his own web series! To honor the 25th anniversary of his self-titled motion picture, Sgt. Kabuiman NYPD is returning to the spotlight. Get ready for "Kabukiman's Cocktail Corner," a short-form variety talk show airing exclusively on the Troma Movies YouTube Channel. Join host Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD as he drinks adult beverages, chats with some truly independent artists, and enjoys an eclectic range of musical performances. Guests include BRIAN QUINN of Impractical Jokers, comedian extraordinaire DAVE HILL, world renowned tattoo artist PAUL BOOTH, DOUG GILLARD of Guided By Voices, and many more! The first episode is live!

Find yourself reveling with Kabukiman while he drunkenly learns Mozart, acts out Brian Quinn's (Impractical Jokers) dream Troma movie involving midgets, gangsters, and cowboy gunmen. Get lost in musical performances from sexually charged unicorns, strong gripping monkeys, and Carnegie Hall veterans, all in between hilarious rapid fire interviews with up and coming novelists, crazy Cretins and famous comedians!

Sounds like a good time, doesn't it? Well you don't have to wait anymore! The series premiers today, Friday May 29th at 4:20 pm EST and will continue every Friday (same TROMA time, same TROMA channel) throughout the summer! So dive in, tell the world, and be a part of the TROMA experience!

And to top it all off... Lloyd Kaufman, president of Troma Entertainment and creator of The Toxic Avenger, has been invited to headline the NYC Zombie Crawl After Party, Sunday May 31st at 8:30 PM. Black Bear Bar. 70 N 6th Street. Brooklyn, NY. Kaufman will show exclusive clips from "Kabukiman's Cocktail Corner" and Troma's "Return to Nuke 'Em High Vol. 2" Kickstarter Campaign. This event is being produced by Backseat Conceptions and Troma alum Doug Sakmann, who also stars as Sgt. Kabukiman in the new web series!

Celebrate Sgt. Kabukiman NYPD's 25th anniversary with all new Kabukiman adventures! You can find the full series trailer for "Kabukiman's Cocktail Corner" here on The Troma Movies YouTube Channel:https://youtu.be/Qju7eip0w6E

Upcoming Guests....

Dave Hill ~ http://www.davehillonline.com/

Brian Quinn ~ http://thetenderloins.com/

Paul Booth ~ http://thetenderloins.com/

Doug Gillard ~ https://www.facebook.com/DougGillardMusic

Twelve AM Flowers ~ https:www.facebook.com/twelveamflowers

.....and many many more!!